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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

A Gathering in the cold - Maree

Ink sketch and watercolour in DalerRowney 220gsm Nature Journal

Freezing cold weather here in South Africa and on the way to Magaliesburg to buy some new art materials I was wondering why all these crows were gathering on the telephone lines. Maybe some carrion just out of sight behind the shrubs...? Or were they just basking in the sun for warmth?

Maree, it is possible the crows are gathering on the wires to stay warm. If the insulation is starting to get old the current through the wires can put off a bit of heat that attracts birds. Love your paintings, it gives me a view of a place I have not seen, yet!

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